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Connecticut police payStarting and top-step pay by department
At Connecticut State Police, starting base pay is $76,625 and top-step pay is $119,023, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $76,625 (one department, 1 department). Top step: $119,023 (one department, 1 department).
Connecticut departments compared
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| Connecticut State Police | State police | $76,625 | $119,023 | Not in our data | FY 2026 |
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Connecticut: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
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| Connecticut State Police | $76,625 | $119,023 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in Connecticut?
At Connecticut State Police, starting base pay is $76,625 and top-step pay is $119,023, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
What does the federal wage survey say about Connecticut police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Connecticut at $82,170. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- Be A Connecticut Trooper: Salary & Benefits (official CSP recruiting site, linked from portal.ct.gov/despp) · Connecticut State Police
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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